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Total knee replacement after a torn meniscus: what you should know
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By Grace Lieberman A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. The meniscus cartilage in your knee acts as a shock absorber between your shin and thigh bones. It can tear when someone twists their knee while bearing weight, usually through physical activity. Athletes and older people who have experienced years of…

Doctor recommended treatment of a torn meniscus
Doctor recommended treatment of a torn meniscus 660 440 Best Practice Health TV

The NBA season is barely underway and one of my favorite players is already out with a torn meniscus. The Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson tore his meniscus on a maddeningly routine play as he walked down across the court. As it happens, I was at the game and Cam was a few feet in…